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macromolecule

A large molecule, such as a protein or nucleic acid

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Carbohydrate 76% connected

One of a group of compounds including the sugars, starches, and gums, which contain six (or some multiple of six) carbon atoms, united with a variabl…

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Protein 76% connected

A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.

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Sugar 76% connected

A sweet white (or brownish yellow) crystalline substance, of a sandy or granular consistency, obtained by crystallizing the evaporated juice of certa…

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Molecule 76% connected

One of the very small invisible particles of which all matter is supposed to consist.

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